Tag: news
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Lue Yang, St. Johns man in ICE custody, transferred to Michigan detention facility
Yang came to the U.S. legally as a refugee during the Vietnam War. He was taken away by ICE agents in July for a home invasion he committed 28 years ago when he was just 17 years old. He served 10 … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/lue-yang-st-johns-man-in-ice-custody-transferred-to-michigan-detention-facility/ar-AA1Qb4XI
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Minneapolis chef blends Hmong heritage and midwestern upbringing
James Beard Award finalist Yia Vang, discusses his Hmong heritage, his family and how they influenced his award-winning restaurant Vinai — one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2025. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/minneapolis-chef-blends-hmong-heritage-203111210.html
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Gov. Whitmer pardons Hmong refugee arrested by ICE facing deportation
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pardons a Hmong community leader arrested by ICE. Lue Vang, a father of six, is the president of the Hmong Family Association of Lansing. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned an … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691765f04a5443a0a484a82b164b17ae&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cincinnati.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2fmichigan%2f2025%2f10%2f23%2fwhitmer-pardons-hmong-refugee-facing-deportation%2f86862295007%2f&c=9361009136408198880&mkt=en-us
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News Bits: Jaws documentary, Hmong Reverse, holiday downtown
Craig Kingsbury, a Martha’s Vineyard local, who played a vital role in the movie “Jaws.” The documentary, “The Farmer and the Shark: A Jaws Story,” that explores his life, and his unique impact on the … Full story: https://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/the_hawk_eye/news-bits-jaws-documentary-hmong-reverse-holiday-downtown/article_0d619ad5-c516-4f8f-bef6-c46aae577f50.html
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Merced awarded grant for future park named after Hmong general
The City of Merced has received a grant to help fund a monument honoring a respected Hmong leader for whom the park will be named. The California Arts and Parks grant of $77,000 was awarded to the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/merced-awarded-grant-future-park-202106764.html
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Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Kudos to this year’s election winners (and most of the losers)
Thank you to the candidates who entered the ring this recent election cycle, the winners, losers and also-rans. It’s easy to criticize politicians and wonder whether their motives are driven by … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/olson-s-cheers-jeers-kudos-to-this-year-s-election-winners-and-most-of-the-losers/ar-AA1PZr7B
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Rep. Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s next mayor is no stranger to rising above challenges
The voters in Minnesota’s capital city have spoken. In a historic win, Kaohly Her will become the first woman and Hmong American mayor for the City of St. Paul. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rep-kaohly-her-st-paul-040924630.html
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Kaohly Her believes her work experience, relationships differentiate her as she readies to be St. Paul’s next mayor
It’s been a whirlwind for St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her since she defeated two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in an upset on Tuesday night, setting the stage for her to make history as the first woman … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/kaohly-her-readies-to-be-st-paul-next-mayor/
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Unicorn Riot Releases New Trove of Videos From Largest Arrest in MN History
Plus celebrating the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, SNAP pause hurts residents and grocers, and a good guide for Twin Cities business travelers in today’s Flyover news roundup. Full story: https://racketmn.com/unicorn-riot-releases-new-trove-of-videos-from-largest-arrest-in-mn-history
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Top takeaways from Minneapolis-St. Paul’s mayoral races | Talking Points
There was no outside polling during the election. So when state Rep. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, for many, it was a shock. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/talking-points-election-2025-takeaways/
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Wausau Hmong New Year celebrates 50th anniversary of Hmong people in the US
The Wausau Hmong New Year celebration is returning this weekend – bringing together families, culture and tradition. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/wausau-hmong-new-year-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-people-in-the-us/article_86982b0e-d139-4fca-a7ad-ca578ead207b.html
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History in St. Paul: Kaohly Her ousts Carter, becomes city’s first Hmong woman mayor — who is she?
Kaohly Her has made history as the first woman and person of Hmong descent elected mayor of St. Paul. A former state House member, Her’s campaign focused on economic development, housing, and public … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/history-in-st-paul-kaohly-her-ousts-carter-becomes-city-s-first-hmong-woman-mayor-who-is-she/ar-AA1PVsVe
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For St. Paul’s Hmong community, pride and expectations after Kaohly Her’s victory
Kaohly Her won a historic election victory, You Xiong had plenty of pride in the incoming St. Paul mayor — and plenty of ideas for her. For starters, Xiong said, how about a traffic signal and wider … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/for-st-paul-s-hmong-community-pride-and-expectations-after-kaohly-her-s-victory/ar-AA1PV21s
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‘I waited all my life’: Elderly indigenous people struggle for Thai citizenship
At 93 years, Chungyung Bekaku did not think she would get her Thai citizenship after having lived all her life in the hills of northern Thailand among other ethnic Akha people who are largely regarded … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=690cd9eff2d447e59ac9144f488c99ea&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.reuters.com%2fworld%2fi-waited-all-my-life-elderly-indigenous-people-struggle-thai-citizenship–trfn-2020-11-02%2f&c=10805555383236126544&mkt=en-us
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‘I waited all my life’: Elderly indigenous people struggle for Thai citizenship
At 93 years, Chungyung Bekaku did not think she would get her Thai citizenship after having lived all her life in the hills of northern Thailand among other ethnic Akha people who are largely regarded … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=690d82ae4ce24d02b15c0f0d24a9ee46&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.reuters.com%2fworld%2fi-waited-all-my-life-elderly-indigenous-people-struggle-thai-citizenship–trfn-2020-11-02%2f&c=10805555383236126544&mkt=en-us
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Pairing Hmong economic future in MN with historic election
On the heels of this week’s historic election victory, Minnesota’s Hmong population sees more opportunities to “dream big” 50 years after refugees began arriving here. On Tuesday, St. Paul elected its … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pairing-hmong-economic-future-in-mn-with-historic-election/ar-AA1PTxt8
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Hmong Minnesotans react to Kaohly Her winning St. Paul mayor race
ST PAUL, Minn. — For the first time, St. Paul will be led by a Hmong woman. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent Melvin Carter Tuesday night to become the next mayor. That win is something Hmong community … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/hmong-minnesotans-react-kaohly-her-winning-st-paul-mayor/89-da74a5ec-3259-4b1b-bbc9-899dcafb410c
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Minneapolis Chooses 4 More Years of Fucking Gridlock; St. Paul Tries Something New
Plus Comedy Corner Underground already has a new space, three odd lots for sale in Minneapolis, and Salut says ‘salut’ in today’s Flyover news roundup. Full story: https://racketmn.com/minneapolis-chooses-4-more-years-of-fucking-gridlock-st-paul-tries-something-new